The persistent unpredictability of Mongolian politics has become genuinely concerning

I am consistently taken aback by the developments in Mongolia's political landscape. I remember writing about the youth protest that toppled the Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai government in June. And I sure did not think I'd be writing about the ousting of Zandanshatar Gombojav in just a few four months.

The issue is a bit of murky and I don't like it. I don't like it because each time a Mongolian government is ousted or removed, there is an instability. Some might say instability is a harsh word, but it actually is now. This weekend, with my fellow Mongolia enthuasist, expert Marissa Smith and co-authored a piece on what the heck is going on in Mongolia's political environment?

Our writing covers important elements that touch on political faction and bickering, corruption, and the important—the Constitution. Read our piece from here: https://thediplomat.com/2025/10/mongolias-political-wrangling-sparks-a-constitutional-crisis/

The latest update as of October 20th is: "President U.Khurelsukh has issued a full veto of the Parliament’s Resolution No. 95, which dismissed Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar on October 17."

Moreover, "Presidential Chief of Staff A.Uilstuguldur announced the veto on October 20, citing violations of the Constitution and parliamentary procedures. The President argued that lawmakers used an incorrect voting formula and failed to establish a valid quorum for Friday’s session, continuing attendance from the previous day. Under the law, Parliament must now deliberate the veto within 14 working days. If at least 43 MPs support the veto, the dismissal will be nullified and Zandanshatar’s powers reinstated; if two-thirds (86 MPs) reject it, the dismissal stands."